Problems and Solutions Schedule for 2008

This Week's Line-up

Friday, May 9, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, May 8, 2008	Lawn, Garden, and Landscape Questions	Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers will join us in studio to answer your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008	Skin Cancer Prevention	We’ll talk about skin cancer prevention and other related subjects with Lincoln dermatologist Dr. Geoffrey Basler of South Pointe Dermatology.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008	Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro -PLUS- Bobby Flay	We’ll have a two-part “fascinating people” edition of Problems & Solutions. In the first part we’ll visit with Lindsay Papenhausen of Lincoln who participated in a climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa this past February. Later in the program Food Network star and famed chef Bobby Flay will join us by phone to share some of his best grilling tips for the months ahead.
Monday, May 5, 2008	Pharmaceutical Questions with Dr. Ally	Find out the anwers to your questions on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs, and vitamins by calling in to visit with our favorite pharmacist, Dr. Ally.

Past Shows

Friday, May 2, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, May 1, 2008	Sleep - How You Can Get More and Better	We’ll talk SLEEP – or lack thereof – with sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus, author of the book "Beauty Sleep". In his book Dr. Breus talks about how you can look younger, lose weight and feel great through better sleep. (This book was originally released under the title Good Night – The Sleep Doctor’s 4 Week Program.) Check out www.yourbeautysleep.com for more on this troubling topic.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008	Hearing Difficulties	We’ll talk about how to prevent hearing difficulties and also what options are available if you are experiencing hearing problems. Our guest will be audiologist Roy Christensen of Christensen’s Audiology to answer your questions.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008	Insects & Spring	’Tis the season... for all kinds of bugs, that is. Entomologist Dr. Barb Ogg from the Lancaster County Extension Office will be in studio to answer your questions on bugs and critters. She’ll also let you know about an upcoming termite workshop at the Extension Office. (441-7180)
Monday, April 28, 2008	Antique Appraisals	Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal Service. (Contact Tom at 402-484-8143. Feel free to contact Greg at: www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, April 25, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, April 24, 2008	Lawn, Garden, and Landscape Questions	Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers will join us in studio to answer your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008	Geneology and Your Family History	We’ll discuss tracing your family roots with genealogists Cynthia Monroe and Marsha Stewart. How do you even know where to begin? These two may be able to help you. You’ll also learn more at the Nebraska State Genealogical Society’s 31st Annual Conference on May 2nd and 3rd at The Southeast Community College Continuing Education Center, 301 So. 68th St. Place. Call 437-2700 for more details.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008	The Queen Of Clean	Let the Queen of Clean, Linda Cobb, answer your questions about household problems and cleaning dilemmas. Call in and visit with her, and check out more of her tips on the front page of ProblemsAndSolutions.net!
Monday, April 21, 2008	Pharmaceutical Questions with Dr. Ally	Find out the anwers to your questions on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs, and vitamins by calling in to visit with our favorite pharmacist, Dr. Ally.
Friday, April 18, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, April 17, 2008	HDTV - What is it?	You can find out everything you want to know about high definition televisions as we welcome Alfred Poor, known as the HDTV Professor. He is the author of "Professor Poor’s Guide to Buying HDTV." Alfred has also been a contributing editor to PC Magazine for more than 20 years. You can find out more about him at: www.hdtvprofessor.com
Wednesday, April 16, 2008	The Best Of Problems & Solutions - Desperation Dinners	From the Best of Problems & Solutions, our guest is cookbook author Alicia Ross, co-author of "Desperation Dinners" and "Desperation Entertaining". Check out her website www.desperationdinners.com for more details. Or check out her books on the Problems and Solutions bookshelf! In the latter portion of Problems & Solutions, we will carry the Pope’s message live from the White House.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008	Pet Questions	Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical Center will be in to answer your pet questions.
Monday, April 14, 2008	Antique Appraisals	Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal Service. (Contact Tom at 402-484-8143. Feel free to contact Greg at: www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, April 11, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, April 10, 2008	Vinyl Record Appraisals	Mighty John the Record Guy is back to let you know the value of your vinyl records. Call in and visit with him! And check out more info from Might john at: www.moneymusic.com
Wednesday, April 9, 2008	Lawn, Garden, and Landscape Questions	Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers will join us in studio to answer your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008	De-Clutter & Cleanup with Peter Walsh	Our guest is noted organizational expert Peter Walsh, known well for his appearances on both the Oprah Winfrey Show and his own hit show "Clean Sweep" on the TLC Network. Peter has been on Problems & Solutions in the past to discuss his book "It’s All Too Much" – and he’s back to focus in on his brand new book, "Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?" His theory is that if we can clear out the excess consumption in our lives we can, in turn, clear out the clutter in our kitchens, on our plates, and ultimately, in our bodies. Check out his website, www.peterwalshdesign.com for more details. Or check out his books on the Problems and Solutions bookshelf!
Monday, April 7, 2008	Pharmaceutical Questions with Dr. Ally	We celebrate our favorite pharmacist, Dr. Ally with her 200th appearance on Problems & Solutions! Dr. Ally will be joined for the celebration by having her Dad, pharmacist Jake Dering from Crete, join her in the studio. Together they will answer your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, April 4, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, April 3, 2008	Antique Appraisals	Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Contact Tom at 402-484-8143. Feel free to contact Greg at: www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Wednesday, April 2, 2008	Astronuats & Space!	Cathy will be back in studio, with a VERY special guest -NASA astronaut Clay Anderson! Originally from Ashland, Mr. Anderson not only will discuss his experience in space, with Cathy and listeners, but also the whirlwind he has experienced since coming back to earth!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008	The Best Of Problems & Solutions - Graduation and Moving Into The Professional World	Cathy announces her retirement by being away! [Happy April Fool's Day!] In fact, Cathy's finishing up her meetings with Oprah, so we’ll share a past show featuring Sue Morem, author of the books "101 Tips for Graduates" and "How to Gain the Professional Edge". Check out more details on her books at: www.suemorem.com
Monday, March 31, 2008	The Best Of Problems & Solutions - Women Who Worry	From the Best of Problems & Solutions, we’ll feature the book "Women Who Worry Too Much" with author Dr. Holly Hazlett-Stevens. She is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Nevada.
Friday, March 28, 2008	The Best Of Problems & Solutions - Garage Sales	Garage sale season is upon us and we’ll replay the show with Anita Chagaris, author of the book "The Garage Sale Gourmet." She shares pointers for having a successful garage sale and also for being a good garage sale shopper.
Thursday, March 27, 2008	The Best Of Problems & Solutions - Emotional Eating	From the Best of Problems & Solutions, our guest is Linda Spangle, author of the book, "Life is Hard, Food is Easy." She has some very insightful thoughts to share about the problem of emotional eating. check out her book and more tips for better eating at: www.weightlossjoy.com
Wednesday, March 26, 2008	The Best Of Problems & Solutions - Men's Depression	From the Best of Problems & Solutions, we’ll discuss men’s depression. The featured book is titled "Is He Depressed or What?" We'll be talking with the author Dr. David Wexler. Check out an excerpt from the book yourself HERE
Tuesday, March 25, 2008	The Queen Of Clean	Let the Queen of Clean, Linda Cobb, answer your questions about household problems and cleaning dilemmas. Call in and visit with her, and check out more of her tips at her website: www.queenofclean.com
Monday, March 24, 2008	Pharmacy Questions	Pharmacist Dr. Ally will be in to answer your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, March 21, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, March 20, 2008	Book Chat	It’s book chat day with our library friends sharing some of their favorite reading suggestions. (www.problemsandsolutions.net will link you to not only this month’s choices, but the past archives of book chats from the past).
Wednesday, March 19, 2008	Autism	Our subject is autism, which affects one in 150 children. We’ll be joined in the studio by Becky Olander and Carolyn May, Founder of Carita’s Place.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008	Pet Questions	You’ll have an opportunity to ask your pet questions as we welcome in Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical Center. (www.namcvet.com)
Monday, March 17, 2008	Antique Appraisals	Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, March 14, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, March 13, 2008	Lawn & Garden Questions	Spring must be just around the corner because Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers will start back with his regular visits. Call in with your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008	Eggs	We’ll talk about the incredible edible egg with Mary Torell of the Poultry and Egg Div. of the Ag Dept. and Don McNamara of the National Egg Board. (www.enc-online.org)
Tuesday, March 11, 2008	Pharmaceutical Questions	Pharmacist Dr. Ally will be in the studio to answer your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Monday, March 10, 2008	Wedding Etiquette & Dr. Oz	From the Best of Problems & Solutions, in the first half Anna Post of the legendary Emily Post family will discuss wedding etiquette. Her latest book is Wedding Parties. (www.emilypost.com) In the second half, you’ll hear the words of wisdom of Dr. Mehmet Oz, co-author of You – Staying Young…The Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty. He is the health expert featured regularly on the Oprah Winfrey Show. (www.realage.com)
Friday, March 7, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, March 6, 2008	Eye Health Questions	Dr. James Kirchner of Eyecare Specialties will be in to answer your questions regarding eye health.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008	Children & Money	From the Best of Problems & Solutions, we’ll feature a show with Dr. Neale S. Godfrey, author of Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees and The Ultimate Kids’ Money Book.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008	Sally Ganem	As we continue our series featuring some of the area’s most fascinating people, we’ll welcome First Lady of the State of Nebraska Sally Ganem to Problems & Solutions and get to know her a bit better. Plus, we’ll find out about her plans for a forthcoming First Lady’s cookbook and how you can get involved.
Monday, March 3, 2008	Antique Appraisals	Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, Feb. 29, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008	Record Appraisals	Our guest is Mighty John the Record Guy answering your record appraisal questions. (www.moneymusic.com or 1-800-654-1967)
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008	Fish Preparation	We’ll talk about selection of fish and methods of preparation and our guests in studio to answer your questions will be Brad Waddingham and Gretchen Cowling of the Williamsburg HyVee. Two of our callers will win a $25.00 gift certificate from HyVee.
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008	Cleaning Questions	The Queen of Clean, Linda Cobb, will be our guest and she’ll be happy to answer your questions on household dilemmas and cleaning problems. (www.queenofclean.com)
Monday, Feb. 25, 2008	Pharmaceutical Questions	Our guest is pharmacist Dr. Ally to visit with you about your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, Feb. 22, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008	The Wizard of Food	The Wizard of Food, Dr. Myles Bader will discuss two of his most popular books The Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets and Club the Bugs and Scare the Critters. If they are flying, crawling, burrowing or sneaking in, this book has a natural solution for the problem without using chemicals. Dr. Bader is frequently seen on QVC. (www.mypalpublishing.com or 1-866-506-9102).
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008	Jim McKee	Jim McKee will visit with Cathy on two varying subjects. First, we’ll talk coin collecting and then we’ll move on to discuss Jim’s book, Visions of Lincoln, which features a fascinating historical narrative of Lincoln and includes stunning photographs by photographer Joel Sartore.
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008	Why Good Things Happen	You’ll have a chance to hear author Stephen Post talk about his book Why Good Things Happen to Good People: The Exciting New Research that Proves the Link Between Doing Good and Living a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life. Stephen Post is speaking at First Plymouth Church, 20th & “D” on Feb. 28th at 7 p.m. (www.whygoodthingshappen.com)
Monday, Feb. 18, 2008	Blood Pressure	You’ll have an opportunity to learn about those important blood pressure numbers and what they mean as we welcome cardiologist Dr. Ryan Whitney of the Bryan/LGH Heart Institute to Problems & Solutions.
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008	Dental Health	You’ll have an opportunity to find out what’s new in dentistry with Lincoln dentist Dr. Jim Ganser and dental hygienist Sherri Elliott of Optimal Dental.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008	Secrets of Happily Married Women	The sleep show has been postponed until later in the month. Our guest today is Dr. Scott Haltzman, author of the book The Secrets of Happily Married Women. Have you ever asked your husband to do the laundry, but then complained about the way he did it? According to Dr. Haltzman, a little praise for the help, rather than a discourse on separating delicates from sweat socks, will encourage your husband to help more around the house. He also explains why men don’t respond well to long conversations or detailed explanations and how leaving a reminder about a birthday or anniversary can be the best way to keep your husband from forgetting both. He’s also written a book about The Secrets of Happily Married Men which has been featured before on Problems & Solutions. (www.secretsofmarriedmen.com)
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008	Cardiology & Pet Questions	In the first part of the show we visit with cardiologist Dr. Todd Tessendorf about fishing and cardiology! (Call 481-8886 for info on the presentation Wed. night.) After that, call in with your pet questions for Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical Center. (http://www.namcvet.com)
Monday, Feb. 11, 2008	Alzheimer's Disease	We’ll discuss Alzheimer’s disease with Karen Noel of the Alzheimer’s Association Great Plains Chapter and Jim Cook, in his 50s and diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s.
Friday, Feb. 8, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008	Antique Appraisals	Our guest will be antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143)
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008	Mindless Eating	In today's Problems and Solutions re-run, Cathy speaks with Brian Wansink, author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think.
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008	Over-Scheduled Children	From the Best of Problems & Solutions, we’ll share an insightful show about the subject of kids – and families – who just have too much going on. The featured book is The Overscheduled Child – Avoiding the Hyper-Parenting Trap and our guest is the co-author, Nicole Wise. The authors encourage parents to turn the lens inward and ask themselves what messages they are sending – not just with their words, but with their behavior. They say it’s never too late – or too early – to reflect on our values and what we really want for our children.
Monday, Feb. 4, 2008	Urology Issues	From the Best of Problems & Solutions, Lincoln Urology Specialist Dr. Peter Howe discusses important men’s health issues.
Friday, Feb. 1, 2008	Appreciation	Our guest will be motivational speaker Mike Robbins, author of Focus on the Good Stuff – about the power of appreciation. (www.mike-robbins.com)
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008	Loving Intervention	Debra and Jeff Jay talk about their book, Love First: Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008	Children's Friendships	Our guest in an encore presentation of Problems and Solutions is Dr. Michael Thompson, author of Best Friends, Worst Enemies. The book is about childhood relationships and the parent's role.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008	Cookbook Author	Join Cathy is a repeat show with Alicia Ross, and her new cookbook, "Cheap. Fast. Good."
Monday, Jan. 28, 2008	Pharmaceutical Questions	Our guest is pharmacist Dr. Ally to visit with you about your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008	Wills & Estates	Wills and Estates Lawyer Les Kotzer joins us to talk about his book The Family War –about dealing with estate disputes – and most important, avoiding them in the first place. (thefamilywar.com)
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008	Record Appraisals	Our guest is Mighty John the Record Guy answering your record appraisal questions. (www.moneymusic.com or 1-800-654-1967)
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008	Pet Questions	Call in with your pet questions for Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical Center. (www.namcvet.com)
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008	Antique Appraisals	Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008	Saying "No" Elvis Tributer	In the first half of the show we’ll learn how to say NO when that’s what we really want to say. The name of the book is My Answer is No – If That’s Okay with You and the author is Dr. Nanette Gartrell. In the second half, we’ll have a Most Fascinating People segment on P & S featuring Elvis Tributer Joseph Hall who is currently starring in All Shook Up at the Lincoln Community Playhouse. It has been just 15 months since Joe did this for a Halloween party and since that time his career has taken off like gangbusters. Last summer he participated in a worldwide Elvis Tributer contest in Memphis and came in 4th place! We’ll find out how he got to where he is today in such a short amount of time – and what his plans are for the future.(www.erasoftheking.com).
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008	Book Chat Day	It’s book chat day with our friends from the Lincoln City Libraries sharing some favorite reading suggestions.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008	South Beach Diet & Open Phones	In the first half, renowned cardiologist and author Dr. Agatston joins us by phone to talk about his book The South Beach Heart Health Revolution...Cardiac Prevention That Can Reverse Heart Disease and Stop Heart Attacks and Strokes. In the second half, we’ll have Open Phones. This is your only Open Phone opportunity this week.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008	Pharmaceutical Questions	Our guest is pharmacist Dr. Ally to visit with you about your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008	Wedding Etiquette & Dr. Oz	In the first half we’ll visit with Anna Post of the legendary Emily Post family about wedding etiquette and wedding parties – from the engagement to the reception and everything in between. Her new book is entitled Wedding Parties, published by Harper Collins. (www.emilypost.com). In the second half of Monday’s show, you’ll hear the words of wisdom of Dr. Mehmet Oz, co-author of You – Staying Young…The Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty. He is the health expert featured regularly on the Oprah Winfrey Show.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008	Open Phone Day	Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008	Yoga	Our guest is Kimberly Beyer-Nelson, certified yoga instructor, who will be discussing two upcoming yoga seminars this Saturday at Bryan/LGH LifePointe. (Call 481-8886.)
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008	Antique Appraisals	Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008	Lowering Your Cholesterol	We'll feature another popular show from 2007 with registered dietitian and nutritionist Dr. Janet Bond Brill, author of Cholesterol Down, in which she shares 10 simple steps to lowering your cholesterol in 4 weeks. (www.cholesteroldownbook.com)
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008	TLC's Peter Walsh	From the Best of the Best of Problems & Solutions, Peter Walsh, Professional Organizer from TLC's hit series Clean Sweep. We'll discuss his book, the New York Times bestseller It's All Too Much - an easy plan for living a richer life with less stuff. (www.peterwalshdesign.com)
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008	Caregiving	We’ll share an encore show featuring the book A Caregivers Challenge by MaryAnn Schacht. A Caregiver's Challenge offers a roadmap and survival guide. You'll discover how to deal with your new role in this book filled with resources, recommendations, exercises, and questions to explore. As she shares her own experiences, Maryann Schacht leads you and supports you through this rough journey. Maryann Schacht worked with families in crisis for many years. This book developed out of her own experience caring for her terminally ill husband.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008	Life's Legacy	In this Best of Problems & Solutions show, we take a look at the legacy of your life and creating meaningful life celebrations with Debbie Way and Bonnie Pratt, creators of Life Tributes in cooperation with Ropers. One of their most popular presentations is It's My Funeral And I'll Play Jazz If I Want To! Creating the Celebration of a Lifetime. Debbie also shares some of the wisdom from her presentation on Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? She talks about how to turn the transfer of sentimental items into a meaningful event and reminds us that preserving relationships is more important than fighting over who gets what.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008	Not So Big Concept	Our guest in an encore show is architect and author Sarah Susanka who was in Lincoln last fall for a presentation at Southeast Community College. Sarah is well known for her “Not So Big” concept. She will explore the fact that everything today is super-sized – even supposedly “green” houses, which often come in packages more suited to a small community than an environmentally sensitive couple. She also will share some insights about the roots of our all-consuming lifestyle and what we can do to find the sense of home we’re really looking for. Her featured books in this show are The Not So Big House and The Not So Big Life. (www.sarahsusanka.com)
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008	Fill Your Bucket	We’ll start off the New Year with some important words of wisdom from Tom Rath of the Gallup Organization. We’ll feature the book he co-wrote with his grandfather, the late Don Clifton, entitled How Full Is Your Bucket? How did you feel after your last interaction with another person? Did that person -- your spouse, best friend, coworker, or even a stranger -- "fill your bucket" by making you feel more positive? Or did that person "dip from your bucket," leaving you more negative than before? How Full Is Your Bucket? reveals how even the briefest interactions affect your relationships, productivity, health, and longevity. Tom is originally from Lincoln. (www.bucketbook.com)

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